A History Of Roman Classical Literature (1853)

By Robert William Browne

Book Overview

""A History Of Roman Classical Literature"" is a book written by Robert William Browne and published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of Roman classical literature from its origins in the early Republic to the end of the Roman Empire. Browne explores the works of prominent Roman authors such as Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Cicero, and examines their contributions to the literary canon. He also delves into the social and political context in which these works were created, providing insight into the cultural and historical significance of Roman literature.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular period in Roman literary history. Browne begins with an overview of the early Republic and the emergence of Roman literature, before moving on to discuss the Golden Age of Latin literature in the late Republic and early Empire. He then explores the decline of Roman literature during the later Empire, and the impact of Christianity on Roman literary traditions.Overall, ""A History Of Roman Classical Literature"" provides a detailed and engaging account of the development of Roman literature, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of classical literature or the cultural history of Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164532227
• ISBN13: 9781164532224
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"